Bell 47G-4A — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 204 Bell 47G-4A airframes on record (built 1965–1974), 20 currently registered. 7 have one or more NTSB accident records (7 records total). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Bell 47G-4A accidents
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from attitude-inducing unporting of the fuel.
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind.
The noncertificated passenger’s loss of control during attempted hover operations.
The pilot's failure to conduct helicopter performance planning, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with a truck and terrain during takeoff from an elevated platform.
The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because the available fuel shifted within the tanks due to an abrupt nose-low maneuver to avoid an obstacle, which resulted in a hard forced landing.
The passenger's inadvertent movement of the mixture control during climb, resulting in a loss of engine power.
The loss of a main rotor blade counterweight due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the operator to perform the initial and recurrent inspections required by a Service Bulletin to detect the corrosion in the counterweight.